This Morning: Kate Upton for DY, Tonight: The Rooftop Soiree

Kate Upton for DY

It brings me great pleasure to report the face of David Yurman for fall 2013 is none other than 21-year-old model and actress Kate Upton. These photos (see below) from the soon-to-be-released campaign, which was shot by Peter Lindbergh, were published to Glamour.com this morning:

Kate Upton | Image Credit: Glamour.com

Kate Upton | Image Credit: Glamour.com

Other models featured in the campaign include Dree Hemingway (25), Anais Mali (22), and my personal favorite Catrinel Menghia (27):

Dree Hemingway | Image Credit: Glamour.com

Anais Mali | Image Credit: Glamour.com

Catrinel Menghia | Image Credit: Glamour.com

While these shots represent anything but a departure for DY--they are quintessential Yurman--it is refreshing to see Upton afforded, for once, the dignity she duly deserves. She's been so long objectified in images such as the one below (a cover for men's magazine GQ) that seeing this work for DY might, for some, provide quite the shock.

Kate Upton | Image Credit: onemansblog.com

The Rooftop Soiree

The 2012 Rooftop Soiree and Campaign Video Reveal
Image Credit: houseofharperblog.com

The New York Observer is reporting that tonight David Yurman will hold its Fall 2013 Rooftop Soiree at 24 Vestry Street in New York City from 6:30-8:30 PM. The event, which is invitation-only, represents and signals the kick off of the new season for the company. As photos emerge from the gathering, this entry will be updated to include them. (Oh, and David Yurman, what do you say to an invite next year?) ;)

UPDATE: The soiree is through, but the images keep coming. Here are some of my favorites from this evening's event:

Jason Binn of DuJour.com with the master and his muse
Image Credit: @jasonbinn (Instagram)

Mid-event
Image Credit: @anahitaglitters (Instagram)

Revelers bid adieu to day.
Image Credit: @carolyn_hsu (Instagram)

Darkness falls.
Image Credit: @tristanvalencia (Twitter)

Kate Upton in a little black dress
Image Credit: @DailyFrontRow (Twitter)

A glamified Upton
Image Credit: @carolyn_hsu (Instagram)